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Challenge - No alcohol for 2 weeks!

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  • FrankWorsley
    FrankWorsley Posts: 106 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1405871-living-with-an-alcoholic?page=1
  • BlueBombers
    BlueBombers Posts: 4,064 Member
    I'm in. I rarely ever drink so this will be a breeze.
  • MisterZ33
    MisterZ33 Posts: 567 Member
    dont drink often enough to take part, but best of luck to all of you.
  • RachaelRenk
    RachaelRenk Posts: 116 Member
    I don't think I could stop entirely, either - well, I don't WANT to, it's a choice - but I could certainly cut back. When I do drink my average is usually 3 pints of beer, I'd like that average to be 1 pint, I think cutting that back in itself would make a huge difference. So while I upfront know it won't be an entire two weeks, I'd like to use this challenge as a reminder/helper to implement some moderation...
  • diva4910
    diva4910 Posts: 1
    i love to drink, im having drinks after work, so tomorrow i will start this challenge,, I have gained 17lbs since i stopped smoking and i need to lose wieght
  • spickard34
    spickard34 Posts: 303 Member
    I started this a week ago I have am 11 days in and I kinda feel better for it. I don't drink a lot but with it being summer every weekend I am drinking Friday and Saturday and I felt like it was effecting my energy. Also I binge eat while drinking and the day after I do the same. So I decide to quit for a bit I still have fun without it but man Sommerby's are sooooo gooooddd
  • lishie_rebooted
    lishie_rebooted Posts: 2,973 Member
    I just recently quit. It was totally messing up my focus. I am down 50 pounds since I started no drinking on June 20th. It really has given me the ability to stay on my program. I don't find myself making a pound of pasta 1:30am covered in some sort of cheese. That is always helpful. :)


    50lbs in 2 months?
    Seeing as your ticker says 4lbs lost and 51lbs to go, I call BS.


    To those doing this challenge, good luck.
    I haven't drank alcohol since 21 Dec 2011.
    And have only consumed it in food at restaurants.
    In my opinion, I find it to be a pointless hobby. But I know others who like the taste of alcohol and find it relaxing. I'm not one of them lol - it tastes kinda yucky IMO
  • torchwoodpixie
    torchwoodpixie Posts: 13
    After downing a 3Liter box of wine last night, I'm gonna do this.
  • readysetgo69
    readysetgo69 Posts: 28
    My challnge would be to never drink again!
  • 4daluvof_candice
    4daluvof_candice Posts: 483 Member
    In...Day 3 today!!
  • 4daluvof_candice
    4daluvof_candice Posts: 483 Member
    I just recently quit. It was totally messing up my focus. I am down 50 pounds since I started no drinking on June 20th. It really has given me the ability to stay on my program. I don't find myself making a pound of pasta 1:30am covered in some sort of cheese. That is always helpful. :)

    June 20th of what year? :huh:
  • MChommie
    MChommie Posts: 4 Member
    My biggest vice here in France. I am in!
  • aufond
    aufond Posts: 18 Member
    My biggest vice here in France. I am in!

    Mon dieu, c'est impossible d'habiter en France et de ne pas boire le vin! Bonne chance! ;-)
  • caracrawford1
    caracrawford1 Posts: 657 Member
    Oh. Well I havnt had any alcohol in three months.
  • So_Much_Fab
    So_Much_Fab Posts: 1,146 Member
    No beer or wine last night with dinner, didn't miss it :-) Day two today!

    Same here (wine), day 2, which is a pretty big deal considering how much I've been drinking lately. I already have my first drink day marked on my calendar, lol!
  • Lizard258
    Lizard258 Posts: 1 Member
    I just downloaded the my fitness pal app a few days ago (which has helped me be more mindful of what I'm ingesting), but I stopped drinking mid-June of this year.... along with smaller portions and exercise I have lost 20 lbs! Keep it up, it pays off :)
  • sjserna
    sjserna Posts: 48
    U can count me in:) ....
  • 808Kine
    808Kine Posts: 60 Member
    Well, maybe I should just go for the whole cutting back to just an occasional drink here and there, cause my willpower sucked last night! Got home after a super long and tiring day and simply said to hell with it......had most of a lite beer and feel a little guilty, but not off the charts guilty.
    I have found over the past several weeks that I can do without the buzz from alcohol, but, like chocolate, sometimes it just tastes good. So, I'm riding the fence here.....from a health standpoint, a woman can safely have one drink per day and men can have two without huge detrimental health effects. I think the problem comes when one turns into six which I've never had a huge problem with. Any thoughts out there?
  • ChaleGirl
    ChaleGirl Posts: 270 Member
    Ok so today is day 1 for me. I had an open bottle in the fridge so had to finish that first!!
    It's carnival on Monday so that may have to be a day off for me!!
  • lisaanne1369
    lisaanne1369 Posts: 377 Member
    I'll try till Labor Day.
  • keefmac
    keefmac Posts: 313 Member
    I started this a week ago I have am 11 days in and I kinda feel better for it. I don't drink a lot but with it being summer every weekend I am drinking Friday and Saturday and I felt like it was effecting my energy. Also I binge eat while drinking and the day after I do the same. So I decide to quit for a bit I still have fun without it but man Sommerby's are sooooo gooooddd

    That's my downfall as well, after 4 pints the munchies start and I can eat a fair amount!.

    2 pints for me is a happy medium.

    Anyway, 3rd dry night for me; just had a cup of tea instead..
  • chatnel
    chatnel Posts: 688 Member
    On day 5 now. Already had two offers for wine for Friday night, sooo hard to resist!!!
  • drepublic
    drepublic Posts: 180 Member
    Im in. I have occasional wine on my cheat meal on Saturdays. Alcohol was my problem initially....two weeks shouldn't be that bad.

    Good luck everyone!

    Robert
  • keefmac
    keefmac Posts: 313 Member
    Sorry guys and gals I've failed!. My wife bought a bottle of Gin and some diet lemonade today and I can't resist..
  • mhlew
    mhlew Posts: 377 Member
    Tomorrow will be 14 days for me. I really have no desire to drink. I am sure once labor day weekend comes I might be ready to have something haha. I cant say im going to quit drinking all together but I am really going to try to reduce how often I drink and the amount I drink.
  • mhlew
    mhlew Posts: 377 Member
    Hit my 2 weeks today. Still no desire for a drink
  • YF92
    YF92 Posts: 2,893 Member
    ^ Nice stuff, keep at it

    Pretty sure I win this though bros :tongue:
  • chatnel
    chatnel Posts: 688 Member
    boo i failed, but only had 3 glasses instead of 3 bottles....baby steps
  • 808Kine
    808Kine Posts: 60 Member
    I wouldn't consider that a failure :-)
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    boo i failed, but only had 3 glasses instead of 3 bottles....baby steps
    [/quote]
  • AllOutof_Bubblegum
    AllOutof_Bubblegum Posts: 3,646 Member
    Done. Should be easy for me, I don't drink. :laugh:
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